Abdominal migraine is a kind of migraine commonly experienced by children. It is characterized by abdominal pain, vomiting and nausea. These migraines are thought to be present in the child's family members as well.
Abdominal migraine is caused by a variety of reasons. It can be genetic, or due to other underlying gastrointestinal diseases, as well as stress. It can also be a side effect of taking NSAIDs. Children with abdominal migraine are also subject to suffering migraines as they reach adulthood.